Hollins Grundy Primary School

About Hollins Grundy Primary School

Hollins Grundy Primary School in Bury is a state primary that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 47 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.04, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot. Of those applications, 19 were first-preference choices, and all 19 received an offer. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents in the area. While the school does not have a published Parent View recommendation percentage in this data, the oversubscription figures alone indicate that Hollins Grundy is a popular choice for families seeking a mixed, non-religious primary for children aged 4 to 11. The school is led by headteacher Simon Waddington and currently has 205 pupils, just below its capacity of 210, so it is operating at near-full occupancy.

Academically, Hollins Grundy’s most recent Key Stage 2 results, from the 2023/24 academic year, show a mixed picture. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 54%, which is below the Bury local authority average of 64%. In the Bury rankings, this placed the school 37th out of 46 primaries, putting it in the bottom half locally. Breaking it down, reading was the strongest subject with 82% of pupils meeting the expected standard and 14% reaching the higher standard. Maths saw 64% at expected and 4% at higher, while writing had 61% at expected and 4% at higher. The average scaled scores were 104 in reading and 101 in maths. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, a graded visit in 2017, the school was rated Good overall, and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it remains Good. Leadership and management, early years provision, and the quality of education were all judged Good.

The school offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, gymnasium, dining hall, ICT suite, playing fields and a chapel. Sports provision covers netball, tennis, rounders, cross country, athletics and swimming, while extracurricular clubs include choir, science club, book club, drama, coding and film club. For children with additional needs, the school has identified provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and other difficulties. With its strong oversubscription and Good Ofsted rating, Hollins Grundy is a solid, well-regarded local option for Bury families who prioritise a broad range of activities and a supportive SEND framework, though those focused on top-tier academic outcomes may want to compare results with higher-ranked peers like Chantlers Primary, 3.9 km away.

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